Wanapitei Lake, Impact crater lake in Greater Sudbury, Canada.
Lake Wanapitei spans 13,256 hectares with a shoreline perimeter of 160 kilometers and reaches depths of 142 meters in Ontario.
The meteorite impact that formed Lake Wanapitei occurred 37 million years ago during the Eocene period, creating an 8.4-kilometer diameter crater.
The Ojibwa people named the lake Waanabidebiing, meaning concave tooth shaped water, due to its distinctive geological formation.
The lake accommodates 370 permanent residents and 180 seasonal inhabitants, with multiple access points along the northern and eastern shores.
Lake Wanapitei holds the record as the largest lake completely contained within the boundaries of a single city worldwide.
Location: Greater Sudbury
Elevation above the sea: 263 m
GPS coordinates: 46.75000,-80.75000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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